Graduate Teaching Assistant

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in Edinburg, TX is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant. The role supports course instruction across departments within the Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship / Information Systems.

Responsibilities include grading, monitoring activities, leading labs, and assisting students during office hours. The position is a part-time (.5 FTE) appointment with duties determined by the department or program.

Qualifications

• Must be in good academic standing.
• Be admitted to the Graduate School.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher appropriate to the area of service.
• Be registered full-time for the respective semester (Fall/Spring 9 credits; Summer 3 credits).

Responsibilities

• Provide feedback and grading of student work.
• Monitor/proctor course activities.
• Lead and supervise laboratory or discussion sessions.
• Assist students during office hours.
• Perform clerical tasks related to course instruction.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Graduate School admission

Full-time registration requirement

Job description

Office Location

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2 nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539

Contact Information

Edinburg: [phone]
Brownsville: [phone]

Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Faculty Recruitment

College of Engineering & Computer Science: [e-mail]

Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: [e-mail]

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:

Date of Birth
Social Security Number
Gender
Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Must be in good academic standing
2. Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher appropriate to the area of service
3. Be registered full-time for the respective semester – nine (9) semester credit hours during the fall semester, nine (9) semester credit hours during the spring semester, or three (3) semester credit hours during the summer session or be registered in the required number of semester credit hours to fulfill the only remaining requirements of the degree plan.

Position Information

Posting Number

A1500

Working Title

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Location

Edinburg, Texas

College

Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship

Department

RCV College of Business and Entrepreneurship / Information Systems

Division

Provost - Academic Affairs

FTE

.5

Scope of Job

Graduate Teaching Assistant responsibilities will be determined by departments, and/or programs. Such duties include, but are not limited to, providing feedback and/or grading student work; monitoring/proctoring course activities; leading and/or supervising laboratory sessions, discussion sessions, or recitation labs; providing assistance to students during scheduled office hours; and performing clerical tasks associated with course instruction.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

1. Currently admitted to the Graduate School
2. Must be in good academic standing (Minimum Program GPA of 3.00 for Masters
3. Be registered full-time for the respective semester –
   a) nine (9) semester credit hours during the Fall/Spring semesters,
   b) three (3) semester credit hours during the Summer semester,
   c) be registered in the required number of semester credit hours to fulfill the only remaining requirements of the degree plan.
4. students must hold a bachelor’s degree or higher appropriate to the area of service.

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

10/09/2026

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Open Date

09/29/2026

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